Chief Provincial Inspector

Relevant Tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent) 3-5 years’ supervisory experience. 7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field. All valid relevant Driving Licenses (A and EC). No criminal record. Understanding the National Road Traffic Act will be an added advantage and any relevant acts. Knowledge and Skills. Extensive knowledge of Traffic, Management policies and regulations Relevant legislations and traffic management regulations Driving skills Vehicle inspections/impoundment.

Records management Resource management Customer relationship management, Planning, Organising, Controlling, Monitoring, People Management, Service delivery, Communication skills, Decision making skills, Results and quality management, Problem solving, Innovation/ continuous improvement, Analytical, Negotiation, initiative, Computer literacy, Project management, Mentor and coaching, Leadershi skills.

Duties

Manage the implementation of operational law enforcement plan Complete and update environmental analysis to ensure that it is used as a base line for planning. Develop operational plan for station/centre based on provincial annual performance plan and ensure successful implementation. Plan and monitor the execution of projects relating to the implementation of the Strategy/plan. Monthly monitoring of the annual performance plan targets. Communicate regularly with station/centre management and facilitate the development of and participation in a centre strategic / operational plan. Participate in integrated partnerships with local authorities.

Ensure effective and efficient Leadership: Co-ordinate stakeholder relations with other state departments and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Management of service delivery improvement: Manage administration systems. Implement administrative processes to ensure registers are inspected weekly. Ensure that statistics kept are correct, current and forwarded by due dates and monitored and made available at centres. Manage and ensure effective external community communication and liaise with local Community Police Forums. Ensure that Testing Centre Stations (TCS) are operating optimally. Ensure that prescribed Acts, Policies and Procedures of the Department are implemented and adhered to.

Ensure that all the relevant records and registers thereof are filed properly and kept up to date at all times. Management of Human Resources: Manage grievances according to prescribed procedures. Facilitate at least one team building activity per quarter for the centre. Ensure that leave is utilized and managed according to the relevant policies and instructions. Develop and implement in-service training program and monitor formal training needs of the unit. Manage performance of staff. Financial Management. Monitor monthly expenditure and inspection reports from the Province and implement corrective action in problem areas. Regular budget control and management discussions as part of management meetings.

Document overtime planning based on priorities. Participate in budget planning as required by the Province. Respond to requests from head office regarding outstanding financial queries within provided time limit. Ensure effective and efficient Asset Management. Monitor vehicle costs for station/centre vehicles (as per worksheet) and identify and monitor members involved in accidents and ensure that motor vehicle fleet is managed properly and that vehicles are in good running order. Ensure effective loss control measures are in place to address loss of firearms and other related equipment i.e. the relevant equipment that get lost and put measures in place to deal with it. Manage assets as per inventories of station/centre.

Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity and gender-sensitive employer, and it intends to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration. NOTE: Applicants must apply online at: / CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026.

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed.

The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.

Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs. The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications. We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer

Department of Community Safety

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do have Relevant Tertiary qualification (3-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent) Do have 3-5 years’ supervisory experience? Do you all valid relevant Driving Licenses (A and EC)? Do you have 7-10 years working experience in the traffic law enforcement field? Please Notes : Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.